Mike Trout Contract Extension with Angels

Mike Trout and the Los Angeles Angels agreed to terms on a six year extension for $144.5 million. The outfielder has three seasons of MLB experience with the Angles. He finished second in American League MVP voting each of the past two seasons as Miguel Cabrera of the Tigers won both awards. In 2013 he hit .323/.432/.557 with 27 HR, 97 RBI, 109 R, 33 SB in 157 games. For his MLB career he has hit .314/.404/.544 with 62 HR, 196 RBI, 258 R, 86 SB in 336 games. He was the American League Rookie of the Year in 2012. He was originally drafted by the Angels with the 25th pick of the first round in 2009. Trout will turn 23 on August 7th.